Is B27 6EH a safe place to live?

B27 6EH has a moderate crime rate of 66 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Birmingham.

How much do houses cost in B27 6EH?

The average property price in B27 6EH is currently around £285k.

What is the population of B27 6EH?

The population for the B27 6EH area is approximately 247 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MALVERN ROAD, B27 6EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN ROAD, B27 6EH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

247

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10

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2/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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5/10

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5/10

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3/10

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8/10

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Area Character

B27 6EH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B27 6EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malvern Road, 0.4km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B27 6EH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for B27 6EH are sourced from Output Area E00045087 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6EH. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.8%

Asian / British Asian23.9%

Black / African / Caribbean5.7%

Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 4%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 282,000

5 sales · Mean £ 258,800

Terraced

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B27 6EH is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences195

Criminal damage and arson35

Public order34

Other theft33

Shoplifting33

school Local Schools

Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.2 km

Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.4 km

Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.4 km

Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.7 km

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils0.7 km

Acocks Green Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.8 km

The Oaklands Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 km

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good230 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby

Acocks Green Post Office0.6 km
Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.2 km
Cakebox0.5 km
H E Haynes & Son0.6 km
Icing World Ltd0.6 km
+ 37 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby

Holy Souls Social Club0.7 km
Journeys End0.7 km
Casey Joes0.9 km
The Great Western Hotel0.2 km
Grange members Club0.8 km
+ 1 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby

Atikka Gyros0.8 km
E.Tea0.5 km
Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
Subway0.5 km
Buongiorno1.0 km
+ 28 more

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Supermarkets

7 nearby

Sife Supermarket0.3 km
Wilkinson0.6 km
A G Minimarket0.8 km
Farmfoods0.5 km
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
+ 2 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby

Big Johns0.2 km
Dragon i0.6 km
New Balti Hub0.2 km
Pizza Hut0.7 km
Balti Pickle0.7 km
+ 14 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House